Lisa Ann Kachnic, MD

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Radiation Oncology

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Overview

Lisa A. Kachnic, MD, one of the nation’s leading radiation oncologists and a pioneer of new approaches to optimize the effectiveness of radiation therapy, has been named chief of the Radiation Oncology Service at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She also serves as Associate Director for Cancer Network Strategy in the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Dr. Kachnic’s combined focus on clinical excellence, technological innovation, and patient-centered research continues to advance the field of radiation oncology. She is widely recognized for gastrointestinal research that has transformed the standard of care for several cancers by integrating novel radiation delivery techniques.
A past president and current governor of the American Board of Radiology, Dr. Kachnic is internationally known for her clinical trial leadership positions in the National Cancer Institute and its cooperative group research bases. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the Radiation Oncology Committee and Co-Chair of the Ano-Rectal Subcommittee for the SWOG Cancer Research Network research base, for which she is the multi-modality executive officer.
Dr. Kachnic comes to Columbia from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where she was Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology.

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

Anal Cancer
Biliary Tract Cancer
Colon Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Liver Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Rectal Cancer

Academic Appointments

Chu H. Chang Professor of Radiation Oncology
Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology

Administrative Titles

Associate Director for Cancer Network Strategy in the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester

Gender

Female

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New and Existing Patients: (212) 305-5050

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CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt Clinic
622 West 168th Street

New York, NY 10032

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NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
55 Palmer Avenue

Bronxville, NY 10708



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Aetna

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Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

MD, Tufts University
Residency: Harvard University

Board Certifications

Radiation Oncology



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Research

For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov